Editorial I WAS JUST THINKING: Donald “Don” Payton – our Dallas African griot. Look it up. Dallas Black history is shut up in his bones – like fire, burning in a pit. He uses every opportunity to unleash those flames... April 28, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Serving the Community Whether it was because of the presence of Dr. S.M. Wright Sr. until his death in 1994, or his sons, Wright II and Calvin;... Cheryl SmithApril 27, 2022
Editorial OUR VOICES: America Needs Humanitarian Relief, Too By Dr. John E. Warren It is a good thing that America has been a lead nation in both providing humanitarian and military assistance... April 22, 2022
Editorial FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: Our Personal Gethsemanes Easter brings out several thoughts and emotions for me. I am often amazed and at the same time saddened by what Christ experienced as... Froswa' Booker-DrewApril 22, 2022
Editorial THE LAST WORD: Brother Biden, Please keep another promise or two By Dr. Julianne Malveaux I do this thing in my head with President Joe Biden. When he gets on my nerves, I often call... April 22, 2022
Editorial QUIT PLAYIN: That’s My Mama! “Set in a middle-class African American neighborhood in Washington, D.C., the program revolved around the character Clifton Curtis (played by Clifton Davis), a man... Vincent HallApril 22, 2022
Editorial THE BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: THE LONGEST JOURNEY IS FROM YOUR HEAD TO YOUR HEART. KELVIN JOSEPH AND OTHERS – WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Every Sunday evening, we knew a lesson was about to come when Lucille “Big Mama” Allen sat on the back porch resting her feet,... Terry AllenApril 22, 2022
Editorial I WAS JUST THINKING: African American Educators honored at Hall of Fame in-person luncheon COVID-19 had to take a backseat to this determined group of educators who showed that they would not be stopped from giving honor where... April 21, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Thanks, Bob Ray! I will begin by saying I absolutely adore Peaches. She has always been sweet and loving to me and I appreciate her so very... Cheryl SmithApril 21, 2022
Editorial THE BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID IF THE GRAVY ON YOUR PLATE DON’T FALL ON MINE THEN YOUR GRAVY IS NO GOOD Lucille “Big Mama” Allen wanted us to know that no matter, if we were not being a servant to others then our own prosperity... Terry AllenApril 15, 2022